Coconut Curried Quinoa

I have been ordering out ENTIRELY too much lately. Mostly, I order curry, avocado rolls, and spring rolls from our local Thai place. After balancing the budget this month and a small heart attack, I decided to go ahead and make may own curry this month. This recipe is super easy, and it’s likely you already have most of the ingredients in your pantry.

There are three steps…three…sauté the vegetables, add the quinoa and liquid, then wait. How much easier can that be? Flavorful, yet subtle, this quinoa makes a fantastic main dish, but it is also great as a side to any grilled or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2tablespoonsolive oil

1yellow onion, large, chopped

½red bell pepper, chopped

2cupsquinoa, rinsed

1can of coconut creme, 14 ounces

2cupswater

2cubesbouillon, (enough to yield 4 cups)

1 ½tablespoonscurry

½teaspoongaram masala

1ounceraisins

1teaspoonsalt

1 ½tablespoonsmaple syrup

½cupwalnuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat a medium pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes until both are soft. Add the quinoa, coconut creme, water, bouillon cubes, curry, garam masala, raisins, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir well to dissolve the bouillon then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until quinoa is cooked through.

2. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Add the maple syrup and walnuts and fluff with a fork until fully mixed. Serve hot.

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